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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 243.34 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 243.34 and 110.80 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 243.34 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/243.34 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 243.34 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 26,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,962.07/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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